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Lowther Primary School

Richmond upon Thames, SW13 9AEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1558 of 13,686 nationally

About Lowther Primary School

Lowther Primary School in Richmond upon Thames holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, the most recent being an ungraded visit in 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling exam metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits four percentage points above the local authority average of 76%, placing Lowther 18th out of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard: 51% of pupils achieved a high score in both reading and maths, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing drops to 12%. Nationally, Lowther ranks in the top 12% of all primary schools on the combined expected standard metric, and within London it sits in the top quarter.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStillingfleet Road, London, Richmond upon Thames, SW13 9AE
HeadteacherMark Tuffney
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity246 / 420 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceNetballFootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: lowther.richmond.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Lowther Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.